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General Mechanical Engineering in Pennsylvania

General Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for General Mechanical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

36,240 people in the state and 824,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to General Mechanical Engineering.

General Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for General Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a General Mechanical Engineering grad in the state is $111,727, compared to a typical salary of $122,678 nationwide.

General Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Pennsylvania offering General Mechanical Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

General Mechanical Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers General Mechanical Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Automotive Engineers $107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Cost Estimators $80,966
Fuel Cell Engineers $137,020
Aerospace Engineers $63,328
Mechanical Engineers $79,543

Below are some popular majors that are similar to General Mechanical Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 25,975
General Aeronautical Engineering 9,539
General Materials Engineering 3,129
Construction Engineering 1,567
General Agricultural Engineering 1,090
General Manufacturing Engineering 900
General Engineering Mechanics 190
Aeronautical Engineering 57

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